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A week or two ago, Kyle Glanville of Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea shared a
thought on Twitter: many high-end coffee shops that pride themselves on the
quality of their espresso serve downright mediocre filtered coffee. This is not
a sentiment I can agree with based on my own personal experience, as I've not
been able to frequent many such shops in person, but I do agree with it in
principle.

In the blogging, twittering, and generally-interneting specialty coffee
world, there seems to be a renewed interest in not just the way we brew coffee,
but particularly in the specifics involved in the ways we brew coffee. Take,
for instance, the french press: it allows coarsely-ground coffee to be
saturated with hot, almost-boiling water for roughly four minutes to create a
brew that is then filtered by the pressing action of the french press, thereby
separating the grounds from what has now become brewed coffee.

Why does a light-roasted, natural-processed Ethiopian often give off a great
deal more of the herbal bitter notes, rather than the fruited notes foretold by
the dry and wet aromas, when brewed in a syphon? This is one of those brewing
conundrums that has been sitting around in my head for several months now. Take
a batch of roasted coffee and brew it in a press or in a pour-over, and bam!
you get tons of berry notes all up in your retronasals, you know? But just as
often as not, that same roast will yield a syphon pot that
is...just...lacking.

This will be the fourth Prima Coffee Barista Bash
and we are especially excited about the event for several different reasons.
Don't get me wrong - free coffee, free espresso, free advice from local coffee
enthusiasts, free demonstrations by a coffee expert, and a free date night all
combined with the enjoyment of observing the different brew methods (and
talking your significant other into buying new coffee equipment) will be at
this Bash just as they were at the other three. However, this Bash will be
unique for these three reasons:

Today, the city of Louisville is being hit with what the meteorologists are
predicting will be four to six inches of snow, which, when translated into
practical terms, means many of the area's schools and some businesses are
closed for the day. It also means that more than a few folks are snowed in and
unable -- or unwilling -- to get out of their driveways. Thus, I feel
honor-bound to produce something of interest for those of you who are in need
of some sort of coffee-themed delight, and therefore have compiled another list
of links for you to peruse and ruminate over.

We received our first shipment of Aerobie Aeropress brewers this
morning. I wasn't sure what to expect from a frisbee manufacturer, but the
reviews I've read were all very positive. As soon as we could, Lee and I both
headed off to the break room to brew up the first two cups. Lee used more water
with a medium grind. I used less water with a grind only a little coarser than
espresso.

Pioneering a new front for specialty coffee, pour over brewing represents
the intersection of artistry and excellence. In this guide, we set out to
examine the available options and scrutinize them side by side.

Fresh from the vaults of innovation, the Forté has arrived. So what's the
chatter about? This review will get you close and cozy with Baratza's newest
grinder, where you'll find out if it's really hot stuff — or all hype.

Every trade has its tools, and that of manual coffee-making is no exception.
One of the most important tools — especially for pour-over brewing — is the
kettle. And, if you ask us, these are the best ones out there.

Roasting your own coffee beans at home is better than ever with Hottop’s Home Coffee Roasters. The Hottop design is advanced enough to allow a skilled roaster to determine optimal parameters, while also being simple enough to enable newcomers to produce evenly roasted beans. So whether you’re new to the game or you’re a veteran roaster, Hottop roasters can give you coffee that’s exactly how you like it -- freshly roasted and full of fantastic flavor.

The hustle and bustle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but there's still time to save on your holiday shopping. All December long, you can enjoy these promos and savings, or get some free coffee with your order. No rush, no fuss, just sweet sweet holiday deals!

Weary of waiting in line for hours... freezing... just to save a few bucks?
We bring glad tidings! This year, shop for and save on coffee gear from your
own home or smartphone. These Black Friday deals will hit the internet
soon.

Hey there, last-minute-gift-shopper, it's going to be okay! No need for more hand-wringing, if you're looking for the perfect coffee gift this season we've just made your job easier. Check out our easy-to-browse list of great gifts for every budget, and finish up your shopping today!